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Sign Maker/Installer

We are looking for a skilled Sign Maker and Installer to join our friendly, professional team at Signs Express (Basildon) to help us create and install a wide and exciting range of signage.

 

The perfect candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude, be able to maintain our high standards of workmanship and quality, be self-motivated and be a good role model for the rest of the team.

 

  • Location: Signs Express Basildon
  • Salary: From £26,000 to £30,000 per year dependent on experience
  • Working Hours: Full-time position, Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm (possible work outside of normal hours if needed)
  • Travel: A full, clean driving licence and own transport is essential for local travel

 

About Us:

As an established business, trading for over 25 years, we are part of the UK and Ireland’s leading signage and graphics network with an excellent reputation for bespoke solutions, delivered with excellent customer care.

 

Duties Include:

  • Installing all types of internal and external signage, including fascia and post mounted signs.
  • Ensuring all installations are completed on time, to budget and to our usual high standards.
  • Sign making, working with a wide range of substrates including Dibond, acrylics, metals, wood, vinyl and Foamex, to a consistently high standard.
  • Application of vinyl onto a variety of substrates including vehicles and window graphics.
  • Interpreting briefs accurately with a great understanding of different signage and manufacturing techniques.
  • Operate and maintain large format printers, vinyl cutters and laminators.
  • Conducting site surveys.
  • Following all company procedures and guidelines to ensure all signs are fitted safely and securely.
  • Ensuring Risk Assessments and Method Statements are understood and followed.
  • Taking responsibility for your own and others’ health and safety when working.
  • Providing outstanding customer service to our clients and others at all times.
  • Assisting in-house production staff when required.

 

What we would like from you:

  • A minimum of 5 years' industry experience making and installing a wide range of signage solutions.
  • Proven experience in a sign fitting role is absolutely necessary, encompassing vehicle graphics application, panel application, installation.
  • You will have a positive, can-do attitude, be well organised and be able to work alone as well as part of our team.
  • The ability to interpret briefs accurately.
  • IPAF/PASMA/CSCS accreditations (desirable but not essential).
  • Clean driving licence.
  • Professional, flexible, enthusiastic individual, a strong communicator, well organised and be able to work alone, as well as part of a team.
  • An understanding of the importance of health & safety.

 

Benefits:

  • You will have the use of our company vehicles during the working day, with all tools, uniform and PPE also being provided.
  • 20 days holiday allowance (plus bank holiday’s).
  • Christmas and New Year closure to allow time with friends and family.
  • Team building and social events.
  • Wider-company networking and training opportunities.
  • Continued education and professional development through our online centralised Learning Management System.

 

Closing Date: 30 April

 

Please email you CV to accounts.basildon@signs-express.co.uk